The severity of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ left knee injury is a major concern heading into Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at home against the Washington Commanders. Hurts, who practiced every day this week, told reporters on Friday that his knee is getting better, but he still plans on wearing a brace against the Commanders.

The Eagles split their season series with the Commanders in 2024, winning with a healthy Jalen Hurts and losing after Hurts was knocked out of the game with a concussion in Week 16. With the stakes higher than they have been all season,